- In a brazen daylight assault on Saturday, 26-year-old Adan Ali Mohamed fell victim to a gun robbery while riding a bodaboda along Muratina Street in Eastleigh
- The assailant, also on a motorcycle taxi, ambushed Adan, shooting him before fleeing with a hefty sum of KSh 3,969,726
- The incident unfolded as Adan, intending to deposit the substantial sum at a bank in BBS Mall, discovered the bank’s closure upon arrival
In the bustling streets of Eastleigh, a routine errand turned into a nightmare for 26-year-old Adan Ali Mohamed.
With over KSh 3.9 Million in hand, wrapped in vibrant green paper, he set out on his bodaboda, aiming to deposit the sizable sum at a nearby bank in BBS Mall.
However, fate had a cruel twist in store for him.
Upon reaching his destination, Adan’s hopes were dashed as he discovered the bank’s closure, thwarting his plans.
Undeterred, he decided to head back home, opting for the convenience of a bodaboda ride. Little did he know that this decision would plunge him into a terrifying ordeal.
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As he navigated the crowded streets, Adan’s journey took a sinister turn near Bulsho car wash. Another bodaboda rider suddenly intercepted him, his intentions nefarious.
Without warning, the assailant unleashed a gunshot, leaving Adan wounded and reeling in shock.
Eastleigh Voice reported that the sound of gunfire jolted bystanders, including Abdirashid Ali, the manager of Bulsho car wash, into action.
Rushing to the scene, they found Adan lying injured on the ground, while the perpetrator vanished into thin air, along with the substantial sum of money.
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With adrenaline coursing through their veins, witnesses sprang into action, swiftly transporting Adan to Health Gate Hospital for urgent medical attention.
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Yet, the extent of his injuries and the lingering trauma of the attack remained uncertain, casting a shadow of fear and uncertainty over the community.
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As news of the daylight robbery spread like wildfire, law enforcement authorities descended upon the scene, determined to unravel the mystery behind the brazen assault.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations spearheaded the efforts, gathering evidence and piecing together the events leading up to the attack.
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An anonymous eyewitness recounted the swift intervention of a police officer, who whisked away the bodaboda rider in the aftermath of the shooting, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
Meanwhile, Adan’s distraught family anxiously awaited news of his condition, grappling with the shock and disbelief of the senseless violence inflicted upon their loved one.